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xAI ↗Released August 13, 2024

Grok-2 Mini

#16 Arena RankUndisclosed parameters

Grok-2 Mini holds a solid spot in the Arena rankings at #16. Context window: 0.128K tokens.

Context

128K

Input

$0.30

Key Specifications

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Arena Rank

#16

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Context Window

128K

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Input Price

per 1M tokens

$0.30

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Output Price

per 1M tokens

$1.50

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Parameters

Undisclosed

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Open Source

No

Best For

Fast responseschatlightweight tasks

About Grok-2 Mini

Grok-2 Mini, developed by xAI, is a compact and fast variant of Grok-2 with a 128K token context window. The model maintains Grok's real-time X (Twitter) data access and distinctive conversational style while delivering faster response times at reduced cost. It handles chat, content generation, and lightweight reasoning tasks effectively. Priced at $0.30 per million input tokens and $1.50 per million output tokens, Grok-2 Mini targets high-volume applications where current information and fast responses outweigh maximum analytical depth. The model supports function calling and structured outputs for production integrations. Grok-2 Mini ranks #16 on the Chatbot Arena leaderboard, demonstrating competitive performance for a compact model and providing a cost-effective entry point to xAI's model ecosystem.

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Pricing per 1M tokens

Input Tokens

$0.30

Output Tokens

$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grok-2 Mini?▾
Grok-2 Mini, developed by xAI, is a compact and fast variant of Grok-2 with a 128K token context window. The model maintains Grok's real-time X (Twitter) data access and distinctive conversational style while delivering faster response times at reduced cost. It handles chat, content generation, and lightweight reasoning tasks effectively. Priced at $0.30 per million input tokens and $1.50 per million output tokens, Grok-2 Mini targets high-volume applications where current information and fast responses outweigh maximum analytical depth. The model supports function calling and structured outputs for production integrations. Grok-2 Mini ranks #16 on the Chatbot Arena leaderboard, demonstrating competitive performance for a compact model and providing a cost-effective entry point to xAI's model ecosystem.
How much does Grok-2 Mini cost?▾
xAI charges $0.30 per 1M input tokens for Grok-2 Mini, with output at $1.50. Competitive with other models in its tier.
What is Grok-2 Mini's context window?▾
Grok-2 Mini supports up to 128K tokens per request. A larger context window allows the model to reason over longer inputs, which matters for document analysis, code review, and multi-turn conversations.
Is Grok-2 Mini open source?▾
Not open source. Grok-2 Mini is available through xAI's managed API. That means easier setup, but you're dependent on their infrastructure and pricing.
What is Grok-2 Mini best for?▾
xAI positions Grok-2 Mini for: Fast responses, chat, lightweight tasks. Real-world performance will depend on your specific prompts and data, but these are the intended strengths.